Best Public Schools in Van Buren, MO (2025-26)

Best Van Buren Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 513 students in Van Buren, MO.

The top-ranked public schools in Van Buren, MO are Van Buren High School and Van Buren Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Van Buren, MO public schools have an score of 20% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Van Buren have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.

Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Van Buren, MO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Van Buren High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
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202 W College
Van Buren, MO 63965
(573) 323-4295

Gr: 7-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #22.

Van Buren Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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902 Broadway
Van Buren, MO 63965
(573) 323-4266

Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Van Buren, MO?

The top-ranked public schools in Van Buren, MO include Van Buren High School and Van Buren Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Van Buren?

2 public schools are located in Van Buren.

What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren?

Van Buren public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).